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The Department of Classics at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for the A. W. Mellon Professorship in Classics; the appointment will begin on September 1, 2017 (pending budgetary approval). The Mellon Professorship is a tenured position at the rank of Full Professor and is open to individuals who are at the rank of tenured associate or full professor. The Department seeks candidates of international reputation with a specialization in Ancient Philosophy and/or Ancient Science, who have a distinguished record of publication, proven excellence as a teacher, and experience in, as well as enthusiasm for, teaching the full range of courses offered in a Classics Department, including Greek and Latin at all levels and courses in translation. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in the Graduate Program in Classics, Philosophy and Ancient Science, and to contribute to the development of the undergraduate program in Classics. Applications should include 1. a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, and teaching experience; 2. a current curriculum vitae; 3. three letters of recommendation; 4. a teaching dossier with a sample of course materials (e.g., syllabus, assignments), and a representative selection of teaching evaluations; and 5. a scholarly writing sample (article or chapter).

Candidates will submit their applications at the following web address http://www.pittsource.com/postings/119175. For each reference, you will have the opportunity to input an email address, and an email notification will be sent to the designated address with instructions about uploading the letters to our system. In order to receive full consideration applications should be submitted by October 1, 2016.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, including values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.